2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

campus standards, behavior and University discipline
A comprehensive system of rules, regulations and campus code of
conduct is published online by the Office of the Dean of Students.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with these policies
and to adhere to them.
Students who violate the university code of conduct, student housing
rules and regulations, or any other university regulation are
subject to disciplinary action by the university.
Students who are found to be responsible for serious violations of
university policy are subject to dismissal.
Disciplinary matters are the responsibility of the dean of students.
Academic Integrity
Florida Tech views acts of cheating, plagiarism and academic
dishonesty very seriously. The penalties for any type of dishonesty
are at the instructor’s discretion in conjunction with the student’s
college dean. Depending on the severity of the infraction, the
penalties for acts that seem intentional range from a failing grade of
F (0 points) on the assignment to a failing grade of F for the course.
Severe acts that seem intentional will be forwarded to the dean of
students with a recommendation for formal disciplinary action. Any
act of dishonesty will be documented for future reference in the
student’s academic file.
Faculty have access to www.turnitin.com. This online tool is used
to determine if plagiarism has occurred and may be used at the
discretion of the faculty member for any assignments, required
coursework and tests.
Academic honesty is highly valued in all Florida Tech’s courses,
whether in the classroom or online. The student must always
submit work that represents original words or ideas. If any words or
ideas are used that do not represent those original words or ideas,
the student must cite all relevant sources and provide a clear definition
of the extent to which such sources were used.
Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to,
all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not,
and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such
communication clearly originates from an identifiable source.
In a Florida Tech online course, all submissions to any public
meeting (bulletin board or private mailbox) fall within the scope
of words and ideas that require citations if used by someone other
than the original author.
Academic dishonesty could involve:
Having a tutor or friend complete a portion of the student’s
assignments
Having a reviewer make extensive revisions to an assignment
Copying work submitted by another student to another public
class meeting
Using information from online information services without
proper citation
Any of these practices could result in charges of academic dishonesty.
The complete student conduct policies may be found in their
respective areas online.
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application Requirements
First-Year Melbourne Campus Admission
The Office of Undergraduate Admission carefully reviews all
candidates for admission, using evaluation criteria to determine
a student’s ability to complete several years of rigorous study.
Applications are reviewed with reference to specific degree
programs or for admission to first-year programs in General
Engineering, General Science or General Studies. In addition to a
completed application for admission, applicants must submit:
Transcripts indicating a strong high school curriculum and
achievement in college preparatory classes
SAT or ACT results for current high school students and students
who have graduated from high school in the past two years
An essay
The required documents will be used to determine the potential for
success in an applicant’s chosen field of study.
Participation in special classes, clubs or teams that involve research
projects/opportunities and advanced problem-solving techniques is
encouraged and should be indicated in the application process.
Although an admission interview is not required, campus visits and
interviews with admission counselors are highly recommended. An
interview, mid-year grades or additional testing may be requested at
the discretion of the admission committee.
Florida Tech accepts applications throughout the school year.
Students may submit an application any time after the end of their
junior year of high school. It is recommended that applicants for the
fall semester submit all application materials as soon as possible after
starting their senior year in high school and completing the SAT or
ACT. For full academic scholarship consideration, applicants for the
fall semester should submit all application materials by February 15.
Each applicant will be notified of an admission decision as soon as
possible after the applicant’s file is complete and evaluated.
Florida Tech University Online
General admission requirements for students applying for an
associate or bachelor’s degree are as follows:
Any student with a high school diploma from a regionally accredited
or state-approved high school, or a General Equivalency
Diploma (GED) is eligible to enroll. The final high school transcript
and diploma type must indicate a readiness for college studies
in a chosen academic program. Students must be 22 years of age
or in active U.S. military service. The applied psychology, criminal
justice and computer information systems degree programs are
excluded from the age requirement. Students are required to take
a minimum of the last 25 percent of credit hours while enrolled
through Florida Tech in order to receive an associate or bachelor’s
degree.